- Game: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars
- Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL
- TV: ESPN2
- Odds/Point Spread: Jaguars (-18.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 53.5
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-5) will face off against the South Alabama Jaguars (3-3) at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. The Jaguars are favored to win by 18.5 points according to Vegas oddsmakers. The total over-under for this game is set at 51.5.
Southern Mississippi @ South Alabama Odds
Moneyline
Southern Mississippi +650
South Alabama -1100
Point Spread
Southern Mississippi 18.5 (-110)
South Alabama -18.5 (-110)
Total
Over 51.5 (-105)
Under 51.5 (-115)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have a season record of 1-5 and are coming off a 17-13 loss to the Old Dominion Monarchs. In their last game, Frank Gore Jr. led the team in rushing with 29 attempts for 66 yards, while Billy Wiles finished with 166 passing yards and a QB rating of 111.3. The Golden Eagles allowed 143 rushing yards on 36 attempts and 194 passing yards on 22 attempts, with a completion rate of 36.4%. Overall, they had 70 plays for 276 yards, rushing 44 times for 110 yards.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have averaged 23.7 points per game this season, with an average of 142.2 rushing yards per game. They have a total of 2,136 yards and have scored 7 touchdowns through the air and 7 touchdowns on the ground. Defensively, they have allowed 1,243 passing yards and are ranked 27th in the country. They have given up an average of 395.3 yards per game and 35.3 points per game.
The South Alabama Jaguars come into this game with a record of 3-3, following a 55-7 win against the UL Monroe Warhawks. Carter Bradley had 303 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in the last game, while La’Damian Webb rushed for 100 yards on 19 carries. The Jaguars accumulated 589 total yards and averaged 7.3 yards per play. They allowed 138 rushing yards on 32 attempts and 112 passing yards on 13 completions out of 28 attempts.
The South Alabama Jaguars have averaged 32.2 points per game this season, with an average of 414.8 total yards per game. They have accumulated 1,543 passing yards and 946 rushing yards so far. Defensively, they have allowed 697 rushing yards and 223.5 passing yards per game, resulting in 22.2 points allowed per game.
In tonight’s Golden Eagles vs Jaguars college football game, I predict that the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will cover the spread of +14.
The Pick: Southern Miss +18.5
